Mexican Meat Loaves

10m
Prep Time
25m
Cook Time
35m
Ready In


"A recipe I tried a while back and really enjoyed. It was in a Canadian Living magazine insert. Quick & Easy Dinners. This makes 3 small loaves"

Original is 7 servings

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (272.4 g)
  • Calories 520.8
  • Total Fat - 30.2 g
  • Saturated Fat - 10.1 g
  • Cholesterol - 240 mg
  • Sodium - 693.7 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 14.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 1.1 g
  • Sugars - 9.3 g
  • Protein - 45.1 g
  • Calcium - 96.4 mg
  • Iron - 5.5 mg
  • Vitamin C - 4.4 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.2 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion, stirring occasionally, until softened and golden, about 4 mins.

Step 2

Stir in garlic, oregano, cumin, allspice, salt and pepper, cook for 1 minute, transfer to plate; let cool.

Step 3

Stir in ketchup with chipotle chillies; set aside.

Step 4

In a large bowl, whisk eggs; mix in bread crumbs, green onions, yogurt, beef, onion mixture and all but 1/4 cup of ketchup mixture until combined. Form into three 7 inch long logs.

Step 5

Bake on parchment paper-lined baking sheet in a 375 degree Fahrenheit oven until digital thermometer inserted in centre reads 160, about 25 mins. Spoon remaining ketchup mixture over top.

Tips


No special items needed.

Editorial Notes

The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.


  • For a spicier version, add more chipotle chillies.
  • For a milder version, use plain yogurt instead of Balkan-style.

  • Substitute olive oil for vegetable oil. The benefit of this substitution is that olive oil is a healthier option than vegetable oil, and it has a distinct flavor that can add a unique taste to the dish.
  • Substitute Greek yogurt for plain yogurt. The benefit of this substitution is that Greek yogurt is a healthier option than plain yogurt, and it has a thicker consistency that can help bind the ingredients together better.

Greek Meat Loaves Replace the ketchup with Greek yogurt and the chipotle chillies with Greek oregano. Replace the ground beef with ground lamb, and the green onions with fresh mint leaves. Bake in a preheated 350 degree Fahrenheit oven until digital thermometer inserted in centre reads 160, about 30 mins.


Mediterranean Meat Loaves Replace the ketchup with hummus, the chipotle chillies with garlic powder, and the ground beef with ground turkey. Replace the green onions with diced red peppers and the fresh mint leaves with fresh parsley. Bake in a preheated 350 degree Fahrenheit oven until digital thermometer inserted in centre reads 160, about 30 mins.


Mexican Street Corn Salad: This sweet and spicy corn salad is the perfect accompaniment to the Mexican Meat Loaves. It has a creamy dressing and is loaded with flavor from cotija cheese, jalapeno, and lime juice. It's a great way to add some freshness and crunch to the meal.


Black Bean and Rice Burrito Bowls: This hearty burrito bowl is the perfect accompaniment to the Mexican Meat Loaves. It's a great way to add some protein and fiber to the meal. It's filled with black beans, seasoned brown rice, tomatoes, and cilantro, and topped with a creamy avocado dressing. It's a delicious and nutritious way to round out the meal.




FAQ

Q: What type of ground beef should I use?

A: For this recipe, you should use medium ground beef.



Q: How long should I cook the ground beef?

A: Cook the ground beef until it is no longer pink and the juices run clear. This should take about 10 minutes.

2 Reviews

Bergy

This is definitely one of my favorite meat loaves. It is loaded with flavour. It took me quite a bit longer than 10 minutes to put it together but well worth the time. I only made 1/2 the recipe and the oven time took about 45 minutes. This meat loaf will be repeated many times.

5.0

review by:
(5 Mar 2018)

LindasBusyKitchen

Very tasty meatloaf Bea. I really loved the addition of the allspice. Thank you for sharing! Linda

5.0

(7 Oct 2015)

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Fun facts:

The chipotle chillies used in this recipe are native to Mexico and are a key ingredient in many Mexican dishes. The Aztecs used them to add flavour to their food centuries ago.

The ketchup used in this recipe is said to have been invented by the Chinese in the 17th century. It was later brought to the United States by English settlers and was popularised by none other than the famous ketchup mogul, Henry J. Heinz.